Canine University

Broad Academics for Pet and Working Dogs

Canine University (K9U), based in Aurora, Ohio, frames its programs as "Academics" and offers a notably wide curriculum: private training, puppy kindergarten, Canine Good Citizen, therapy dog preparation, and Diabetic Alert Dog programs. The tagline is "where learning is fun for both dog and owner."

Specialty and Service Work

A distinguishing feature is the specialty work. The site offers customized training for owners who want or already have a Diabetic Alert Dog, and it provides training and evaluation for owners wanting to volunteer in pet therapy at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and libraries. The site references separate service-dog and retriever websites (ACTK9U.com and RoyalRetrievers.com) and Diabetic Alert Dog seminars.

Delivery is flexible: in-person private training in northeast Ohio (noted seasonally), in-person work in southwest Florida, and online private training across the country. The site references the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the American Kennel Club among its links. Specific trainer certifications and years of experience are not clearly published, so they are left out, but the program clearly spans basic pet manners through therapy and alert-dog work.